meningitis Flashcards
define meningitis?
inflammation of the leptomeninges
what are the leptomeninges?
arachnoid and pia
define meningoencephalitis
inflammation of the leptomeninges + underlying brain
etymology of meninges?
mening (greek) = membrane
etymology of leptomeninges?
leptos = thin
mening (greek) = membrane
prevalence per 100,000?
2-5/100,000
most common cause of meningitis?
infection
risk factors for meningitis?
Immunocompromised
Not vaccinated
Crowded environments
order of meninges
DAP
why would an old person or a person with HIV be at risk of meningitis?
immunocompromised
what type of rash could a pt with meningitis have?
how do you test if it is said rash?
result of said test?
non-blanching rash
press glass against it,
will not disappear
cause of meningococcus meningitis?
Neisseria meningitidis
most common bacterial cause of meningitis in neonates?
Group B streptococcus
most common bacterial cause of meningitis? (regardless of age)
S. Pneumonia
most common viral cause of meningitis?
enteroviruses
which is more common cause of meningitis:
HSV-2 meningitis or HSV-1 meningitis
HSV-2 meningitis
HSV-2 meningitis is what type of virus?
- basically what does it stand for?
herpes simples virus
coxsackie & echovirus come under what group of viruses?
enteroviruses
of bacteria, viruses and fungi which is rarest cause of meningitis?
fungi
of bacteria and viral cause of meningitis,
which is more common?
viral
of bacteria and viral cause of meningitis,
which is more lethal?
bacteria
of bacteria and viral cause of meningitis,
which is usually self-limiting?
viral
a non blanching rash is associated with which type of meningitis?
meningococcal disease
meningism is a clinical syndrome.
what is classic triad of symptoms?
Headache
Photophobia
Neck Stiffness
